Trafalgar > Paris and European River Romance 2009

Paris and European River Romance 2009
11 Days starting from $1,999

Countries Visited:
France

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Length: 11 Days
Type: River Cruises 2009
Category: River Cruises
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-PRPN-2009
   
 
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Paris, Bernkastel, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Würzburg (Rothenburg), Bamberg, Nuremberg

France and Germany''s vibrant Seine. Moselle, Rhine and Main rivers will be showcased on this wonderful luxury river cruise. Unpack once and enjoy included shore excursions, wine with dinner and 24 hour specialty coffees. When was the last time your hotel moved you?
 
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Paris & European River Romance River Cruise Package Includes:
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the lovely River Princess
  • 2 nights in Paris at a superior first class Tour Eiffel Suffren Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
  • All meals onboard
  • Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffee during your cruise
  • 9 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Complimentary use of bicycles during your cruise
  • Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  • Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
  • Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days
Airport Transfers
  • Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
  • Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival shown in the brochure will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
  • Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
  • Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
  • Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Paris


  • Day 2 - Paris Arrive at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel.


  • Day 3 - Paris We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs-Elysées, passing the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. We’ll then go to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where we will see a slice of daily Parisian life as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty. (Breakfast)

    Featured Excursion: Paris city tour


  • Day 4 - Paris, Trier Today, travel by motorcoach from Paris, France to Trier, Germany where you’ll board the ship. Your afternoon panoramic tour of Germany’s oldest city, also called the second Rome, showcases the former Roman Imperial Baths, the impressive Roman gate Porta Nigra and Emperor Constantine’s throne room, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Breakfast / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Trier city tour


  • Day 5 - Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach Discover Bernkastel’s 500-plus years of winemaking history, with historic vineyards and delightful market squares. After a scenic cruise past the Moselle region’s vine-filled slopes and picturesque villages, discover the romantic twin town of Traben-Trarbach, where treasures of Art Nouveau architecture pay tribute to the wealthy wine merchants of the 19th century. Afterwards, savor delectable Riesling wines from local vineyards. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Bernkastel walking tour, Traben-Trarbach walking tour and wine experience


  • Day 6 - Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim In Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, amble through picturesque streets while your local expert explains the town’s history and importance in the region. Later in the day, cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage-designated romantic Rhine with its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Enjoy leisure time in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town during the evening.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour


  • Day 7 - Frankfurt Your panoramic tour of dynamic Frankfurt takes you through the financial hub with its imposing skyline
    and past Old Town, Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens. Then explore the historic area around Römer Square on foot, passing St. Paul’s Church and picturesque gabled houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour


  • Day 8 - Miltenberg Visit historic Miltenberg, a quintessentially charming medieval village with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery along the meandering Main River as you relax onboard in the afternoon. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour


  • Day 9 - Würzburg (Rothenburg) Travel along the Romantic Road, a spec-tacular route winding through Bavaria to the Alps, past extravagant baroque palaces, medieval-walled towns, placid lakes, and beautiful mountains. Located on the Tauber River, a visit to Rothenburg is like taking a trip back in time to the Middle Ages. The old city walls still stand, protecting
    the charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders. (Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 10 - Bamberg Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the Imperial Cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as Little Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour


  • Day 11 - Depart Nuremberg Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague, the “City of Spires.”


  • Cruise ship operating this itinerary River Princess



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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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3/26/2009 - 4/5/2009
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7/8/2009 - 7/18/2009
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8/29/2009 - 9/8/2009
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Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single
* Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $825/ Cat 2: $625/ Cat 3: $425/ Cat 4: $175/ Suite: $1400
** Port Charges $98
*** A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Paris
  • Bernkastel
  • Koblenz
  • Rudesheim
  • Miltenberg
  • Wurzburg
  • Bamberg
  • Nuremberg
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single
* Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $825/ Cat 2: $625/ Cat 3: $425/ Cat 4: $175/ Suite: $1400
** Port Charges $98
*** A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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**Conditions apply. Valid on select departures. See you travel agent for further details.


   
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